Bob Hope Desert Classic Opens In Palm Springs
The 19th Bob Hope Desert Classic begins Wednesday at four golf courses with 128 pros and 384 amateurs, then cuts to 70 for the final round. Notables include Tom Watson, Arnold Palmer, Rik Massengale, and former President Gerald R Ford, with NBC set for weekend telecasts.
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Time shift for NC Providence game shocks Providence staff
NBC moved the NC Providence game to 1 PM on Sunday without notice. Providence sports info director Mike Tranghese said he learned of the change while watching Marquette and South Carolina.
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Nastase, Orantes, Zugarelli win in St Louis tennis opens
Sixth seed Ilie Nastase defeats Colin Dibley 7-6 6-2 in the St Louis Classic opening round while Manuel Orantes edges Cliff Drysdale 7-6 6-3. John Alexander beats Antonio Zugarelli 7-6 5-7 7-5 and Bill Scanlon defeats Tom Okker 6-4 5-7 6-4. A Swiss team led by Hans Hiltebrand ties the world four man bobsled record at Mt Van Hoevenberg in training. Dick Nolan named Saints head coach succeeding Hank Stram. John Naber wins the Sullivan Award as top amateur.
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John Naber wins Sullivan Award as top amateur athlete
John Naber, a five medalist from the 1976 Montreal Olympics, is named the nation’s outstanding amateur athlete for 1977. His mother Joan Naber rose early to support him, and he later returned to USC to finish his degree while turning down lucrative offers.
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Top five teams all win. Kentucky retains No. 1
In the AP Top Twenty, the top five teams all won and kept their positions. Kentucky 16 1 routed Georgia and Florida to stay No. 1 with 1,140 points, while Arkansas and Marquette held strong at Nos. 2 and 3 after decisive wins. New Mexico rose to No. 6, UCLA stayed No. 5, and Wake Forest, Detroit, and Nebraska entered the poll as newcomers.
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Baseball Crisis Leaves Bowed Outcry Quiet in New York
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports that Bowie Kuhn survived another crisis as baseball commissioner. The Dump Bowie outcry faded, owners largely backed Kuhn or remained silent while debates over franchise immunity, owner rights, and the commissioner’s powers continued. The piece traces the Major League Agreement and Landis era to argue baseball lacks checks and balances, with no clear appeal beyond Kuhn’s authority.
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Nolan Takes Over Saints In New Orleans
Nolan becomes the Saints head coach after Hank Stram, the fifth coach chosen by owner John Mecom since 1967. Mecom praises Nolan as his first choice and recalls Nolan’s prior success with Dallas and San Francisco, including a 54-53-5 record and three division titles. The Jazz beat the Rockets 103-101 in Houston, setting a league record for fewest free throws with five attempts and one make while Houston made nine of ten.
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Hockey trades and moves and coach appointment
National Hockey League items include St. Louis Blues sending Len Frig to Salt Lake in the Central Hockey League and Vancouver Canucks recalling Bob Manno from Tulsa in the same league. New Orleans Saints appoint Dick Nolan as head coach. Baseball notes report Cleveland Indians signing Rick Manning to a five year contract in the American League.
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Thursday and Friday Live Basketball Schedule Ad
Thursday features Queens against Monahans at home with 6 15 and 8 p.m. showings. Friday lists Eagles versus Monahans at the same times. Loving Basketball Tour freshmen B team also listed for the event.
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Freeman Williams scores 81 points in college game
Freeman Williams, known as Free to his Portland State teammates, erupted for 81 points against Rocky Mountain College in Portland. The career standout has added single-game totals of 71 and 66 points over four seasons, underscoring his high-scoring reputation.
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